Every year in the southern coastal city of France, the most prestigious event in the world of film 'Cannes Film Festival' unfolds its red carpet once again. In that continuity, the curtain rises on the 77th edition of the Cannes Festival 2024 on Tuesday, May 14 . It is one of the biggest film festivals in the showbiz world.
The festival promises a showcase of global cinematic brilliance, with the Closing Ceremony broadcast live by France Télévisions in France and Brut internationally.
Following last year’s success, where films like "Anatomy of a Fall" and "Killers of the Flower Moon" garnered critical acclaim and Oscar glory, this year’s festival features a stellar lineup. Renowned filmmakers Andrea Arnold, Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and George Miller will present their latest works. Coppola’s return to Cannes after 50 years with "Megalopolis" is a highlight. The festival opens with Quentin Dupieux's comedy "Le deuxième acte (The Second Act)".
The esteemed Feature Film Jury, led by four-time Oscar nominee Greta Gerwig, includes Lily Gladstone, Pierfrancesco Favino, Eva Green, Omar Sy, Juan Antonio Bayona, Kore-eda Hirokazu, Nadine Labaki, and Ebru Ceylan. Their decision for the Palme d'Or will be revealed on May 24.
Bangladeshi filmmaker Adnan Al Rajeev gains recognition as his co-produced Filipino short film "Radikals" premieres at the 63rd Semaine de la Critique. Directed by Arvin Belarmino, the film showcases the collaborative efforts of Adnan and Tanveer Hossain.
Eight Indian films will feature at Cannes, including "All We Imagine As Light" and "Manthan: A Cinematic Gem Reborn". Bollywood stars Aishwarya Rai and Aditi Rao Hydari, along with actress Sobhita Dhulipala, will grace the red carpet, representing brands and highlighting Indian cinema's global influence.
Cannes will honor Meryl Streep, George Lucas, and Studio Ghibli with Honourary Palmes. Streep will be the guest of honor at the opening ceremony. However, the festival faces controversies, including France's MeToo reckoning and Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof's imprisonment before presenting his film. Festival staff are also threatening a strike over pay and conditions, casting a shadow over the event. Despite these challenges, the 77th Cannes Film Festival promises to be a grand celebration of cinema, attracting filmmakers and enthusiasts from around the world.
